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6 . Rapala Terminator Popping Frog
First look : The tail-weighted body has a drain hole to get rid of water quickly . The weight is distributed so that the lure can be popped or walked . The frog weighs 9 / 16 ounce and is equipped with a VMC frog hook . Size : 2 1 / 2 inches ; 5 inches with legs Colors : 16 Suggested retail : $ 10.99
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7 . Savage Gear 3D Floating Skirt Frog
First look : Like other lures in the 3D line , the Floating Skirt Frog body is that of an actual scanned frog . Its legs also float . Size : 2 1 / 4 and 2 3 / 4 inches Colors : 4 Suggested retail : $ 7.99 to $ 8.99
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8 . SPRO Bronzeye Spit Shad 60
First look : A hybrid of SPRO ’ s popping frog and Bronzeye Shad , the Spit Shad has a cupped mouth that has been slit open at the bottom to spit , rather than chug . Vertically rigged legs , a keel belly and the mouth design help it walk . Size : 2 1 / 3 inches Colors : 6 Suggested retail : $ 10.99
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9 . Strike King Popping Perch
First look : Though it lies on one side , the lure has 3-D eyes on either side . Its deep-cupped popper makes it easier to work the Popping Perch in place . A 4 / 0 double-hook facilitates hookups , and it has unique wide skirt strands . Size : 5 1 / 2 inches with legs Colors : 10 Suggested retail : $ 9.99
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10 . Strike King Super Toad
First look : Big enough to make a ruckus in the thickest grass , the Super Toad can be fished with a belly hook , Texas-rigged or as a trailer on a buzzbait . Size : 4 inches Colors : 6 Suggested retail : $ 3.99 for five
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